News in review: Democratic candidates attend The Compassion Forum; Obama's Pastor gives sermon in Norfolk, VA

Last night, the two Democratic candidates for President attended a faith forum at Pennsylvania's Messiah College as they reached out (read: fight for) to delegates and state voters. Both candidates talked separately about God's presence in their lives, abortion, abstinence, and human rights in relation to faith. Also, Obama was asked again about the remarks of his ex-pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. You can read more about the forum after clicking on the link.

Unfortunately, Republican candidate John McCain did not participate in the forum. If you missed the live event on CNN, the Church Communication Network (CCN) will host a broadcast on April 20, the Sunday before the Pennsylvania primary

Barack Obama's ex-pastor gave his first sermon at Methodist Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA since the the furor began when he was cited by the news as causing controversy over sermon remarks. By the way, he has been selected as a key speaker for Detroit's NAACP Annual Fight for Freedom Fund dinner. More details found here.